Green Grass And High Tides
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Intro: (Em C) (4x) B (Em C G D D-A) x4 (slow) (Em C G D A) (4x)
Em G C D -
In a place you only dream of, where your soul is always free
Em G C D -
Silver stages, golden curtains, filled my head plain as could be
Em G C
As a rainbow grew around the sun, all my stars above, who died
D - Em G C
Came from somewhere beyond the scene you see, these lovely people played just for me
Solo: Em G C
Em G C D -
Now if I let you see this place where stories all ring true
Em G C D -
Will you let me past your face to see what's really you
Em G C D -
It's not for me I ask this question as though I were a king
Em G C
For you have to love, believe and feel, before the burst of tambourines take you there
G C G C-G/B-Am G C G C-G/B-Am
Green grass and high tides forever, Castles of stone, soul and glory
G C G C-G/B-Am G F C
Lost faces say we adore you, as kings and queens bow and play for you
Solo: (Em G C) x68 C
Em G C D -
Those who don't believe me, find your souls and set them free
Em G C D -
Those who do, believe and know that time will be your key
Em G C D -
Time and time again I've thanked them for a peace of mind
Em G C
That helped me find myself amongst the music and the rhyme, that enchants you there
G C G C-G/B-Am G C G C-G/B-Am
Green grass and high tides forever, Castles of stone, soul and glory
G C G C-G/B-Am G F C
Lost faces say we adore you, as kings and queens bow and play for you
Solo: (Em C G D A) x36 (Em D/F# G A) x2 (Em C G D A) x46 (Em D/F# G A) x2
Solo: (Em C G D A) x4 (drums) E7-9 (E C G D A-D-A) x4 (Em C G D A) x4
Solo: Em C G D A-A#-B-C-C#-D-D#-E (Em C G D A) x6 Em
(solo measure counts are approximate)
How to play Green Grass And High Tides
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.